The early part of the year often comes with a lot of expectations. We’re told to reset, improve, try harder, do better. For some people, that can feel energizing. For others, especially those living with anxiety, depression, trauma or ongoing stress, it can feel like one more thing we’re already failing at before the year has even started. At The Guidance Center, we see this every year. And we want to offer a different idea: the new year doesn’t have to be about becoming someone new. Sometimes … [Read more...] about A New Year, Without the Pressure
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Many Roads to Recovery: How The Guidance Center Helps Individuals Navigate Sobriety Through the Holidays
Recovery is rarely a straight line, and during the holidays, it can feel even steeper. The season brings family gatherings, office parties, travel and financial stress, all wrapped in expectations of joy and connection. For someone managing a substance use disorder, those same traditions that others look forward to can become emotionally exhausting or even dangerous. At The Guidance Center (TGC), Flagstaff’s nonprofit mental health and recovery provider, staff knows that the holidays require … [Read more...] about Many Roads to Recovery: How The Guidance Center Helps Individuals Navigate Sobriety Through the Holidays
Meeting our Community Members Where They Are, Thanks to Technology
Telehealth is a way to receive healthcare services remotely using technology like video calls, phone calls or apps. It allows patients to consult with doctors, therapists and other providers without needing to travel to a clinic or hospital. Telehealth brings many healthcare opportunities to communities, including counseling. Many people turn to therapy to address challenges such as social isolation, economic stress, depression and anxiety. For some, seeking care in person can be difficult … [Read more...] about Meeting our Community Members Where They Are, Thanks to Technology
The Flagstaff Guidance Center: Standing Beside Our Community
At the Flagstaff Guidance Center, our mission has always been to promote mental wellness and recovery for every member of our community. Our focus has never wavered: help individuals and families strengthen their mental health, recover from hardship and build a path toward stability. The reality we face is sobering. In our own neighborhoods, the effects are visible daily. Youth substance use is one pressing concern – more than one in five teens between 12 and 17 use alcohol or marijuana each … [Read more...] about The Flagstaff Guidance Center: Standing Beside Our Community
Finding Safety When I Needed It Most: How Flagstaff’s Guidance Center Helped Me Through Crisis and Reminded Me I Wasn’t Alone
A year ago, I came frighteningly close to losing my life. After a serious suicide attempt, I didn’t end up at The Guidance Center right away, but in the months that followed, I was admitted twice to their Psychiatric Acute Care (PAC) Unit. Both times, I walked through those doors in crisis. Both times, I walked out feeling safer than when I came in. I want to share that, because I know how hard it can be to take that first step toward getting help. The PAC Unit is a 16-bed emergency … [Read more...] about Finding Safety When I Needed It Most: How Flagstaff’s Guidance Center Helped Me Through Crisis and Reminded Me I Wasn’t Alone
Helping Individuals Live More Fulfilling Lives Through Therapy
The number of people who seek out therapy services has increased in recent years. At The Guidance Center, with in-person and telehealth appointment options, we embrace this trend and continue to meet the growing needs of our community members. Speaking with a counselor provides a safe space to express feelings in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. Patients often find that enhanced self-understanding gained in counseling leads to better, more rewarding relationships and fewer … [Read more...] about Helping Individuals Live More Fulfilling Lives Through Therapy
Supporting Northern Arizonans’ Mental Health
School’s out for summer and for many it’s time for travel and relaxation. But for those of us at The Guidance Center, we’re reinforcing our commitment to being available for those who need us. You may be familiar with the statistic that one in five Americans faces a diagnosable mental illness. Even more will experience some type of mental health crisis. These experiences affect our businesses, our families and friends, our neighbors and, often, ourselves. At The Guidance Center, we provide … [Read more...] about Supporting Northern Arizonans’ Mental Health
The Guidance Center’s Moms and Babies Program Supports Pregnant Women Living with Substance Use Disorders
Getting sober is difficult for anyone. Add pregnancy or being a new mom to the picture while facing an especially high cost of living, and the challenge seems insurmountable. At The Guidance Center, we’re seeking to engage women who may benefit from a pilot program called Moms and Babies. In partnership with Arizona Complete Health and AHCCCS, the program covers expenses related to therapy, housing, childcare, peer support and other needs. We want new and expecting mothers to feel truly … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center’s Moms and Babies Program Supports Pregnant Women Living with Substance Use Disorders
The Guidance Center: Believing in Positive Possibilities for Every Person
While the Guidance Center has helped Northern Arizonans for 54 years, not everyone is familiar with our mission and the work that we do. As an organization, we are committed to creating healthy communities, which means supporting individuals and families in their journeys to mental well-being. We are here when you need us. One in five Americans lives with a diagnosable mental illness. Our skilled staff members and health care teams provide immediate access to expert mental health services in … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center: Believing in Positive Possibilities for Every Person
